New International Version Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” New Living Translation Isaac turned to Abraham and said, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “We have the fire and the wood,” the boy said, “but where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” English Standard Version And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Berean Standard Bible Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Berean Literal Bible And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Behold, I am here, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, and where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” King James Bible And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? New King James Version But Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Then he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” New American Standard Bible Isaac spoke to his father Abraham and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” NASB 1995 Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” NASB 1977 And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Legacy Standard Bible Then Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Amplified Bible And Isaac said to Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Berean Annotated Bible Then Isaac (he laughs) said to his father Abraham (father of many), “My father! “Here I am, my son, he replied. “The fire and the wood are here, said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering? Christian Standard Bible Then Isaac spoke to his father Abraham and said, “My father.” And he replied, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Isaac spoke to his father Abraham and said, “My father.” And he replied, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” American Standard Version And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold, the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering? English Revised Version And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold, the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? GOD'S WORD® Translation Isaac spoke up and said, "Father?" "Yes, Son?" Abraham answered. Isaac asked, "We have the burning coals and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" Good News Translation Isaac spoke up, "Father!" He answered, "Yes, my son?" Isaac asked, "I see that you have the coals and the wood, but where is the lamb for the sacrifice?" International Standard Version Isaac addressed his father Abraham: "My father!" "I'm here, my son," Abraham replied. Isaac asked, "The fire and the wood are here, but where's the lamb for the burnt offering?" NET Bible Isaac said to his father Abraham, "My father?" "What is it, my son?" he replied. "Here is the fire and the wood," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" New Heart English Bible Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, "My father?" He said, "Here I am, my son." He said, "Here is the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Webster's Bible Translation And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” World English Bible Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, “My father?” He said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Here is the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Isaac speaks to his father Abraham and says, “My father,” and he says, “Here I [am], my son.” And he says, “Behold, the fire and the wood, and where the lamb for a burnt-offering?” Berean Literal Bible And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Behold, I am here, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, and where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Young's Literal Translation And Isaac speaketh unto Abraham his father, and saith, 'My father,' and he saith, 'Here am I, my son.' And he saith, 'Lo, the fire and the wood, and where the lamb for a burnt-offering?' Smith's Literal Translation And Isaak will say to Abraham his father, and he will say, My father: and he will say, Behold, me, my son: And he will say, Behold the fire and the wood, and where the sheep for a burnt offering? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIsaac said to his father: My father. And he answered: What wilt thou, son? Behold, saith he, fire and wood: where is the victim for the holocaust? Catholic Public Domain Version Isaac said to his father, “My father.” And he answered, “What do you want, son?” “Behold,” he said, “fire and wood. Where is the victim for the holocaust?” New American Bible Isaac spoke to his father Abraham. “Father!” he said. “Here I am,” he replied. Isaac continued, “Here are the fire and the wood, but where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” New Revised Standard Version Isaac said to his father Abraham, “Father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, My father. And he answered. Here I am, my son. And Isaac said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Isaaq spoke to Abraham his father and he said, “Father”, and he said, “Here I am my son”, and he said to him, “Here is the fire and the wood; where is a lamb for an offering? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Isaac spoke unto Abraham his father, and said: 'My father.' And he said: 'Here am I, my son.' And he said: 'Behold the fire and the wood; but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Isaac said to Abraam his father, Father. And he said, What is it, son? And he said, Behold the fire and the wood, where is the sheep for a whole-burnt-offering? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Offering of Isaac…6Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac. He himself carried the fire and the sacrificial knife, and the two of them walked on together. 7Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 8Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together.… Cross References Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” 2 Kings 2:12 As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two. 2 Kings 13:14 When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. Genesis 27:18 So Jacob went to his father and said, “My father.” “Here I am!” he answered. “Which one are you, my son?” 1 Samuel 3:4 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” 1 Samuel 3:6 Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, Leviticus 1:7 The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire. Leviticus 6:12 The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. Leviticus 6:13 The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished. “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Exodus 29:38-39 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Hebrews 11:17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. James 2:21-23 Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Treasury of Scripture And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? My father. Matthew 26:39,42 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt… John 18:11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Here am I. Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. but. Genesis 4:2-4 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground… Genesis 8:20 And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. lamb. Exodus 12:3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: Jump to Previous Abraham Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Fire Isaac Lamb Offering Sheep Speaketh WoodJump to Next Abraham Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Fire Isaac Lamb Offering Sheep Speaketh WoodGenesis 22 1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience. 11. The angel prevents him. 13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram. 14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh. 15. Abraham is again blessed. 20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah. Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” Isaac’s appeal reflects the trust and affection between father and son as they journeyed together to the place of sacrifice. Abraham remained the responsible leader of the household and of the offering God had commanded. 2Ki 2:12 As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father,… “Here I am, my son,” he replied. Abraham answered with care and attention, though he carried the burden of knowing what God had required. His readiness to hear Isaac stands alongside his commitment to obey God. Gen 27:18 So Jacob went to his father and said, “My father.”… “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, Isaac recognized that the preparations for a burnt offering were complete except for the animal. He was familiar with the worship practices of his family and understood what such a sacrifice required. Lev 1:7 The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar… “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Isaac’s question brings the central tension of the journey into view. Abraham had brought no lamb because Isaac himself had been designated for the offering, yet God would provide a substitute. The coming provision reveals that acceptable sacrifice depends upon God’s provision. Num 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. In this passage, he is tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. 2. Isaac The son of Abraham and Sarah, the child of promise through whom God's covenant with Abraham would be fulfilled. He is unaware of the test and questions the absence of a sacrificial lamb. 3. Mount Moriah The location where God instructs Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. It is significant in biblical history and later becomes the site of Solomon's Temple. 4. The Test This event is a profound test of Abraham's faith and obedience to God, illustrating the depth of his trust in God's promises. 5. The Lamb Symbolically represents the provision of God, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God. Teaching Points Faith and ObedienceAbraham's response to God's command demonstrates unwavering faith and obedience. Believers are called to trust God even when His plans are not fully understood. God's Provision Isaac's question highlights the need for trust in God's provision. Just as God provided a ram in place of Isaac, He provides for our needs, often in unexpected ways. Foreshadowing Christ The absence of the lamb points to the future sacrifice of Jesus. Understanding this connection deepens our appreciation for God's redemptive plan. Parental Influence Abraham's faith impacts Isaac, teaching the importance of modeling faith and trust in God to the next generation. Questioning and Seeking Isaac's inquiry encourages believers to seek understanding and clarity in their walk with God, fostering a deeper relationship with Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 22:7?2. How does Genesis 22:7 demonstrate Isaac's trust in Abraham and God? 3. What can we learn from Isaac's question about the "lamb for the burnt offering"? 4. How does Genesis 22:7 foreshadow Christ's sacrifice as the Lamb of God? 5. How can we apply Isaac's faith and obedience in our daily lives? 6. What does Isaac's inquiry teach us about seeking understanding in our faith journey? 7. Why did God test Abraham's faith in Genesis 22:7? 8. How does Genesis 22:7 foreshadow the sacrifice of Jesus? 9. What is the significance of Isaac's question in Genesis 22:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22? Verse 7. - And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, - during the progress of the journey, after leaving the young men, solitude inviting him to give expression to thoughts which had been rising in his bosom, but which the presence of companions had constrained him to suppress - and said, My father: - a term of filial reverence and endearment that must have lacerated Abraham's heart. As used by Isaac it signified a desire to interrogate his parent - and he said, Here am I, my son (literally, Behold me, my son - Well, my son, what is it? in colloquial English). And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering. Another hint that the sacrificial system did not originate with Moses. Genesis 22:7 records a genuine dialogue that reveals trust, obedience, and prophetic anticipation. Isaac’s question, born of careful observation, invites Abraham’s statement of faith and allows God to showcase His provision. The verse underscores that in real history God leads His people into testing moments not to harm them but to display the Lamb He alone can supply for the salvation of the world. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Isaacיִצְחָ֜ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his father אָבִיו֙ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Abraham, אַבְרָהָ֤ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation “My father!” אָבִ֔י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father “Here I am, הִנֶּ֣נִּֽי (hin·nen·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! my son,” בְנִ֑י (ḇə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son he replied. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “The fire הָאֵשׁ֙ (hā·’êš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire and the wood וְהָ֣עֵצִ֔ים (wə·hā·‘ê·ṣîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood are here,” הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! said Isaac, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “but where וְאַיֵּ֥ה (wə·’ay·yêh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 346: Where? is the lamb הַשֶּׂ֖ה (haś·śeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat for the burnt offering?” לְעֹלָֽה׃ (lə·‘ō·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering Additonal Resources Genesis 22:7 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 22:7 Bible Gateway Genesis 22:7 Bible.com Genesis 22:7 NIV |
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